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2005: PHOTO: David Giffey addresses audience at opening night (July)
David Giffey, member of VFP and renown Wisconsin muralist, addresses an audience at the opening of his revival showing entitled "Long Shadow: Memories of Viet Nam" at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The show ran from July 12 - December 16, 2005. (photo by Paul McMahon)
2006: Bush's War (March )
An Essay by Member Elton Tylenda on the 3rd Anniversary of the Iraq War.
2006: Long Shadows: Veterans' Paths to Peace published (Sep)
Atwood Publishing teams with Chapter 25, Madison, to produce book of interviews (Sep 2006)
2006: PHOTO: VFP tables each Saturday at the Dane County Farmers' Market
An important part of Veterans for Peace is meeting and educating the public. Each week during the long Farmers' Market Season (April - October), dedicated VFP volunteers present information, answer questions and in general greet many supporters and contributers who stop to chat at the Market. Look for us on Saturday mornings and enjoy the wonder of the Market at the same time! (photo by Paul McMahon)
2007: February Letters in Support of Lt. Watada
Letters penned by Chapter 25 VFP members Sid Podell (WW2) and Buzz Davis (Vietnam), representative of the feeling of Chapter 25 in the court marshall case of Lt. Ehren Watada, US Army, who refuse to deploy to Iraq due to the illegal and immoral nature of that war:
2007: November Memorial Mile Photos
Photo from the first Memorial Mile erected by Chapter 25 on November 11, 2007. (Photo by Paul McMahon)
2007: PHOTO: January 27 National Demonstration Against the War
Chapter 25 demonstrates against the Iraq War, nearing its 4th anniversary in March 2007, in Madison Wisconsin. Members of VFP chapters demonstrated across the nation, including in the march of 140,000 protesters in Washington DC. (photo by David Giffey)
2007: May Eulogy from the Funeral of Member Bob Veith
Fellow member Bob Veith died unexpectedly on April 25, 2007. A social activist and life-long scholar, he held to the fundamental precept that the sins of omission are as grievous as the sins of commission. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Pamela, and his children, David, Gate, and Walker. Click on the link above to read the full eulogy and the link immediately below for his photo.
2008 (June) Member David Wright Dies - Agent Orange
Member David Wright died Wednesday, June 25th. His death was reported by The Capital Times. Please follow this the link on the right side of this page to read or download the memorial story by clicking on this title. We regret David's death more than we can say. He is yet another real casualty of the Vietnam war. No war ever ends.
2008: "For Walter Read" (May 26, 2008)
A poem commemorating the tragedy of the dead and the wounded, by Madison poet Ryan Hurley.
2008: August Report on National Convention
Read Steve Books' dairy of life at the 2008 VFP National convention in St. Paul. Also read his on-the-scene story about actions on the street at the GOP convention that followed.
2008: Memorial Day Address of Robert Koehler (May 26)
Remarks of national journalist Robert Koehler in a speech to the 2008 Peace Rally on Memorial Day, James Madison Park in Madison, Wisconsin.
2008: Press Release on Book Award for Long Shadows
Press release written by Linda Babler, publisher of Long Shadows: Veterans' Paths to Peace, following notice of the award.
2008: (May) PHOTO - Memorial Mile small (web) composite
2008 Memorial Mile - small (web size) composite
2008: (May) PHOTO - Memorial Mile composite
A composited photo of Memorial Mile along Olbrich Park, Madison, WI. (photo by Paul McMahon)
2008: (May) PHOTOS - Memorial Day
Composited photos from the Memorial Day Peace Rally at James Madison Park. (photos by Paul McMahon)
2008: (Nov) Memorial Mile - November 8-15: The War and Death Are Not Over!
2008: (Nov) Memorial Mile Thoughts
Member Elton Tylenda speaks to another Mile, a trail of death in the Iraq and Afghanistan.
2008: PHOTO - Chapter 25 Celebrates Montaigne Medal Award
Long Shadows, edited by member David Giffey and published by Atwood Publishing, Madison, is the recipient of the 2008 Montaigne Medal Book Award. Clarence Kailin holds the medal in the center of this photo, surrounded by several members of Chapter 25. (Photo by David Giffey)
2009 - February: Sid Podell - Rest in Peace
Sid Podell, WW2 veteran and venerable member of the Clarence Kailin Chapter of Veterans for Peace, is remembered.
2009: Sid Podell - Memories
A few special views of VFP member Sid Podell, who died February 22, 2009 at hospice in Madison, WI. RIP
2009: David Giffey Tribute to Clarence Kailin
Editor David Giffey reflection on the death of Clarence Kailin
2009: VIDEO of the May Memorial Mile
Thanks to "Madison Guy" who made this video that is posted on YouTube.
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